Calendar Girls at Cheney Hall
February 3-4-5, 10-11-12, 17-18-19, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. except for Sundays which are at 2:00 p.m.

***Note**An added performance on Sat.Feb 18th at 2pm has been added**

This revealing comedy, inspired by the Hollywood hit movie, opens LTM's 2017 Season. When her husband dies, Annie and her Yorkshire Women's Institute members come together to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room by posing for a calendarâ¦completely in the nude. Positioned behind flowers, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover what it means to be confident in their own skin and the shining beauty within themselves and each other. Based on a true story, this hilarious play will leave you feeling better about life than when you entered the theater.

Manchester Community College Foundation is hosting its annual Hall of Fame to honor individuals or businesses in the Manchester area who have made a significant impact at MCC and within the community through philanthropy and community service.

A Valentineâs brunch will be held at 11:30 a.m. on February 12, 2017 at A Villa Louisa in Bolton, CT. The public is invited to join us as we celebrate Fuss & OâNeill, Inc., with special recognition of Peter H. Grose, President and CEO, as Investor of the Year, and Lucy Anne Hurston â93 as Volunteer of the Year.

Cost is $20 per person and includes brunch and mimosas.

Reservations can be made online at manchestercc.edu/foundation/hall-of-fame or by email to eoneil@manchestercc.edu. You may also call 860-512-2903 to make your reservation.

Description:

There are 2 kinds of Valentine Gifts- the ones you remember and everything else!

Have you ever been in the position of being so busy that you forget important occasions-- until the last minute? Could Valentineâs Day be just such an occasion?

Well save yourself the anxiety of wondering what to do for Valentineâs Day this year. Send a 'Singing Valentine' --a live performance of two love songs by an experienced Barbershop Quartet, to be delivered personally to their place of work, home, during a 'night out', or anywhere you would like in the metro area.

Four tuxedo-clad experienced singers will deliver two love songs sung in rich 4-part harmony. We also deliver a card from yourself with a beautiful rose. Finally, the quartet will pose for a photograph with your special person.

Prices start at only $50.00 for this unforgettable musical experience. Quartets are available on both Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th. Order your Singing Valentine for your Loved One by contacting the Silk City Chorus Valentineâs Day Coordinator at 860-328-1876.

For further information please contact Neal Kellogg at nkellogg@sbcglobal.net or call
914-391-9347.

Time:

5:30pm

Location:

Manchester Town Hall,Manchester Room, 41 Center St.,

Description:

There will be a special meeting of the Building Committee on Monday, February 13, 2017.

Agenda: 1. Review and recommendation of award of contracts for the Waddell School project.

Time:

7:00pm

Location:

Lutz Children's Museum, 247 South Main St., Manchester

Description:

The Association of Puerto Ricans and Latinos meet the 2nd Monday of every month.

For more information please call (860) 643-5388.

Time:

7:00pm

Location:

St. Mary's Church, 41 Park Street, Manchester

Description:

The monthly meeting of the Manchester Garden Club will be held on February 13th at St. Mary's Church.

The guest speaker will be Karla Dalley and her topic will be House Plants for Four Exposures. Karla is a freelance garden writer and lecturer, garden designer and water gardening expert. She is a well-known garden columnist for West Hartford Magazine and book reviewer for the CT Horticulture Society. Additionally, Karla has appeared on countless TV and Radio programs and her gardening and horticultural knowledge is well known. Her lecture on February 13th is definitely one not to be missed.

Guests are welcome to attend and a $5.00 donation is suggested for non-members.

Time:

7:00pm

Location:

Lincoln Center Hearing Room 494 Main Street

Description:

Scheduled Meetings for the Planning & Zoning Commission
February 2017 through January 2018

The following is a schedule of meetings to be held by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Meetings take place on Mondays unless otherwise noted, and will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main Street, Manchester, Connecticut. At combined Public Hearing and Business meetings, the Public Hearing portion will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the Business Meeting will follow immediately after the hearings are closed.

MEETING DATES

February 1, 2017 (Wednesday)
February 13, 2017
March 6, 2017
March 20, 2017
April 3, 2017
April 17, 2017
May 1, 2017
May 15, 2017 (cancelled)
June 5, 2017
June 19, 2017
July 5, 2017 (Wednesday)
July 17, 2017
August 14, 2017
September 6, 2017 (Wednesday)
September 18, 2017
October 2, 2017
October 16, 2017
November 6, 2017
November 20, 2017
December 11, 2017
January 3, 2018 (Wednesday)
January 17, 2018 (Wednesday)

To view public hearing notices, agendas, actions and minutes click here:
http://planning1.townofmanchester.org/index.cfm/boards-and-commissions/planning-zoning-commission-inland-wetlands-agency-aquifer-protection-agency/
(Please note: Public Hearing notices are available 11 days before meeting dates and agendas 48 hours before meeting dates).

Description:

There are 2 kinds of Valentine Gifts- the ones you remember and everything else!

Have you ever been in the position of being so busy that you forget important occasions-- until the last minute? Could Valentineâs Day be just such an occasion?

Well save yourself the anxiety of wondering what to do for Valentineâs Day this year. Send a 'Singing Valentine' --a live performance of two love songs by an experienced Barbershop Quartet, to be delivered personally to their place of work, home, during a 'night out', or anywhere you would like in the metro area.

Four tuxedo-clad experienced singers will deliver two love songs sung in rich 4-part harmony. We also deliver a card from yourself with a beautiful rose. Finally, the quartet will pose for a photograph with your special person.

Prices start at only $50.00 for this unforgettable musical experience. Quartets are available on both Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th. Order your Singing Valentine for your Loved One by contacting the Silk City Chorus Valentineâs Day Coordinator at 860-328-1876.

For further information please contact Neal Kellogg at nkellogg@sbcglobal.net or call
914-391-9347.

Description:

The second meeting of the month of February 2017 (14TH) of the Board of Directors has been cancelled.

Time:

10:00am

Location:

Manchester History Center, 175 Pine Street, Manchester

Description:

The Historical Society's Genealogy Group -- a meeting for both amateur and more experienced genealogists. Noted genealogist Nora Galvin will be with us to talk about Irish Genealogy.

We will meet at the Manchester History Center. The Genealogy Group consists of Historical Society members, but non-members are also welcome, $3.00 fee. The group usually meets on the second Tuesday of the month at the History Center except July & August. Upcoming meetings on the events page at website listed below.

Location:

Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St., Manchester

Description:

Town residents are invited to attend this meeting regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

The town is seeking resident input on how to spend its federal CDBG monies during the program year that begins October 1, 2017. For more information, please visit http://planning1.townofmanchester.org/index.cfm/community-development-and-housing/community-development-block-grant-program/

Open Hours from 11:00 a.m. â 1:00 p.m., Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.

Time:

10:00am

Location:

Greene Moving and Storage, 185 Adams St., Manchester

Description:

In accordance with Section 47a â 42c of the Connecticut General Statutes, property obtained by the Town of Manchester through evictions shall be auctioned.

The auction will be held at the Townâs storage facility at Greene Moving and Storage.St., on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

Time:

1:00pm-1:30pm

Location:

New River Community Church, 314 Woodbridge Street, Manchester

Description:

There is a mobile food share at New River Community Church, 314 Woodbridge Street, Manchester, every other Wednesday from 1:00 - 1:30pm. This program provides primarily fresh fruits and vegetables to individuals & families in need.

For more information, call New River Church at 860-648-2970 or Foodshare at 860-286-9999. Please bring your own bags.

Time:

4:00pm-8:00pm

Location:

Manchester High School (Bailey Auditorium) 134 East MIddle Tpke.

Description:

Guest Band and Jazz Artists at MHS JazzFest17
The UCONN Big Band and area professional jazz artists Earl MacDonald,
Douglas Maher, and Jeffrey Holmes will perform at the the 11th annual
Manchester High School JazzFest on Wednesday February 15 (snow date
February 16) from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in MHSâ Bailey Auditorium.
This event is free and open to the public.
JazzFest offers music lovers a chance to hear great jazz performed by 8
wonderful area high school jazz bands and our special guest performers.
The UCONN Big Band will perform at 4:00 p.m. followed by bands from
Newington, Northwest Catholic, Ellington, Fitch (Groton, CT), Maloney
(Meriden, CT), RHAM (Hebron, CT), and Manchester.
The entire event will conclude with our 3 festival judges performing with
the MHS Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for
sale to benefit the Manchester band Parents Associationâs scholarship
fund.
Contact: Keith Berry (860-985-1336)
b11kberr@mpspride.org

Time:

6:00pm

Location:

Weiss Center, 479 Main St., Manchester

Description:

2017 Schedule for the Advisory Board of Health Meetings is as follows:

Meetings will be held in the Weiss Conference Room at 6:00 p.m. (please enter through the front door) unless otherwise noted.

Time:

6:30pm

Location:

Senior Center, 549 East Middle Tpke, Manchester

Description:

Green Manor Block Watches are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Senior Center on East Middle Turnpike.

We welcome new members to join our current members to learn about their respective neighborhoods in town. For more info, contact Officer Hughes, Community Relations, 860-645-5500, hughesm@manchesterct.gov

Time:

7:00pm

Location:

The Arbors, 403 West Center Street, Manchester

Description:

The next meeting of the Manchester Art Association will be Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 in the auditorium of the Arbors(extra parking is available at Manchester Manor next door).

Check our website for the announcement of our guest artist. The program will include a membersâ Art-of-the-Month competition and light refreshments. The meeting is free and open to the public. Guests and new members are always welcome. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month, Sept.-May. Visit our website for more information listed below.

Time:

7:30am

Location:

Lincoln Center Hearing Room, 494 Main St., Manchester

Description:

The following is a list of scheduled meetings to be held by the Redevelopment Agency of Manchester, Connecticut. The meetings will be held in the Lincoln Center Hearing Room All meetings will begin at 7:30 a.m.

Diabetes Self-Management Workshop is a free six-week workshop given in two and a half hour sessions. The workshop is being offered at the Manchester Senior Center located at 549 East Middle Turnpike. If you have diabetes you will learn about: what to eat, foot care, low and high blood sugar, sick day guidelines, tips for dealing with stress and how to set achievable goals. You do not need to be a senior to participate in this program.

This workshop is designed for adults with diabetes and or a caregiver of someone with diabetes. The workshop begins Thursday, February 16, 2017 and runs through Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:30. There is an orientation class on Thursday February 2, 2017 from 1:00 to 2:00. Please call the Manchester Health Department at (860) 647-3173 to register.

Time:

6:00pm

Location:

The Lodge in Center Springs Park, 39 Lodge Dr., Manchester

Description:

The meetings are held the third Thursday of each month.

January 19, 2017
February 16, 2017
March 16, 2017
April 20, 2017
May 18, 2017 (Cancelled)
June 15, 2017(Cancelled)
July 20,2017 (Cancelled)
August 17, 2017 (Cancelled)
September 21, 2017
October 19, 2017
November 16, 2017
December 21, 2017(Cancelled)

Parents will learn how to help their child transition from diapers to the potty in a manner that will be fun and easy. Learn tips and have questions answered by School Readiness Nurse Rhonda Dannehy, R.N.,and Early Childhood Specialist Caitlin McNamara, LMSW.

Registration is required as space is limited. This program is for adults, however, childcare for children ages 1+ is available to participating families.

The Compassionate Friends will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings.

There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees. We extend a special warm welcome to you. We know that it takes courage to come to your first meeting, and invite you to bring a friend or relative. Doors will open at 6:30 pm to welcome new members.

Time:

7:00pm

Location:

20 Hartford Road, Manchester

Description:

The Board of Directors generally meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at 20 Hartford Road, our office, located in the mansion at the corner of Main Street and Hartford Road (upstairs from Chamber of Commerce).

The public is invited to attend board meetings.
Please contact Membership Chair Terry Parla
at 860-643-1823 to confirm the time and location of meeting.

Time:

7:00pm-8:30pm

Location:

Center Congregational Church, 11 Center Street, Manchester

Description:

This group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month. It is open to families and friends of people with mental illness and focuses on sharing experiences and information. It is facilitated by volunteer NAMI of Manchester members who have been trained in support group facilitation. All family members are welcome.

For more information, call Betty Rousseau 860-643-1173

Location:

Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd, Manchester

Description:

Calendar Girls at Cheney Hall
February 3-4-5, 10-11-12, 17-18-19, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. except for Sundays which are at 2:00 p.m.

***Note**An added performance on Sat.Feb 18th at 2pm has been added**

This revealing comedy, inspired by the Hollywood hit movie, opens LTM's 2017 Season. When her husband dies, Annie and her Yorkshire Women's Institute members come together to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room by posing for a calendarâ¦completely in the nude. Positioned behind flowers, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover what it means to be confident in their own skin and the shining beauty within themselves and each other. Based on a true story, this hilarious play will leave you feeling better about life than when you entered the theater.

Preschool Dance Party â Friday, February 17th, 2017, 2-2:30pm at Cheney. For children up to 6 years old, this program is a time for caregivers and little ones to rock out at the library. Dance, sing along and have fun! Call 860-645-0577 for more information. Location: Mary Cheney Library, 586 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040

Location:

Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd, Manchester

Description:

Calendar Girls at Cheney Hall
February 3-4-5, 10-11-12, 17-18-19, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. except for Sundays which are at 2:00 p.m.

***Note**An added performance on Sat.Feb 18th at 2pm has been added**

This revealing comedy, inspired by the Hollywood hit movie, opens LTM's 2017 Season. When her husband dies, Annie and her Yorkshire Women's Institute members come together to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room by posing for a calendarâ¦completely in the nude. Positioned behind flowers, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover what it means to be confident in their own skin and the shining beauty within themselves and each other. Based on a true story, this hilarious play will leave you feeling better about life than when you entered the theater.

The Silk City Board Game Group, hosted by the Manchester Public Library, will meet on Saturday February 18, 2017 from 12-4:30PM.
Our growing game library will be available (over 100 titles, all brand new donations from the publishers), as well as the opportunity to learn to play: Arkham Horror: The Card Game; Pandemic: Iberia; Ta-Da!; and Great Western Trail. Weâll supply all the games- no need to bring any with you!
We are pleased to partner with The Portal to offer this program. No registration required. Free program! Free light refreshments to be served.
This event starts at 12PM in the Howroyd Program Room and will last until 4:30PM. The library is located at 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT. For more information about this group, please contact Jenn Bartlett at: 860-643-2471 or e-mail: jbartlett@manchesterct.gov.
We look forward to sharing our love of board gaming with you!
No registration required for this free event. For more information, please call 860-643-2471 or visit the library website at http://library.townofmanchester.org